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The impact of inflation and interest rates on companies’ price to earnings ratios
Roger Montgomery
February 22, 2022
Currently-surging US inflation has triggered a dramatic move in interest rate expectations, which in turn have inspired equity investors to reassess the risk they are willing to adopt. In the space of seven months, US short-term interest rate expectations have moved materially. continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, Global markets, Market commentary.
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Inflation, interest rates and equities: the big question
Roger Montgomery
February 16, 2022
In this video Roger addresses the question on all investors’ minds around the interaction of inflation, short term interest rates and equities. If consensus expectations of inflation and interest rates are wrong this presents a great opportunity to purchase stocks whose PEs have contracted. continue…
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Despite the share price fall, IDP Education’s future is looking bright
Roger Montgomery
February 14, 2022
IDP Education (ASX:IEL) has just reported its half-year results, which came in below market expectations, largely due to COVID-related restrictions. The initial market reaction was quite severe, pushing the share price well below its November 2021 high. IDP has a solid pipeline of leads and, with borders reopening, the future is looking bright. continue…
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Why it’s time to capitalize on the carnage in tech stocks
Roger Montgomery
February 9, 2022
The current equity correction has taken a lot of the froth out of the market. But caught up in the carnage have been a number of high quality companies with years of growth ahead. Which is why I think this could be a very good time for investors to take a look at some of these businesses, including Pro Medicus, Megaport and REA Group. continue…
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A closer look at REA Group’s half year results
Roger Montgomery
February 7, 2022
At $135.00 on 27 January, REA Group’s (ASX:REA) share price had fallen almost a quarter from its high of $176.81 in November 2021. The move demonstrates even high-quality company shares can succumb to the vagaries of sentiment, especially when investors abandon long-term investing plans in favour of short-term fears about where share prices might land tomorrow or next week. continue…
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Why this market downturn is a great time to invest
Roger Montgomery
February 3, 2022
After two years of largely uninterrupted asset price gains, January provided a rude awakening for many investors, as equity markets around the world took a tumble. And it wasn’t just profitless tech stocks that took a beating. Caught up in the carnage were some high quality businesses that saw their share prices crimped – and which now present compelling value. continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, Global markets.
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Which retailers have weathered the market storm?
Stuart Jackson
February 1, 2022
In response to recent trading updates, the share prices of many listed retailers have been hit for six. With retail sales falling short of expectations, supply chain disruptions, and the risk of excess inventories, some investors have been spooked, and have headed for the exits. Happily, the price falls have not hit every business, and it’s interesting to see which retailers have won the market’s approval. continue…
by Stuart Jackson Posted in Companies, Consumer discretionary, Editor's Pick, Stocks We Like.
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4Q2021 Polen Capital global growth commentary
Polen Capital
January 31, 2022
In this video Portfolio Manager Jeff Mueller discusses the key themes impacting investment markets through the December 2021 quarter. New virus variants, additional lockdowns in some parts of the world, disruptive supply chain issues, a sharp increase in inflation, a shift in monetary policy, expectation for rising interest rates, and regulatory changes in China were some of the most significant headwinds to emerge. continue…
by Polen Capital Posted in Editor's Pick, Polen Capital, Video Insights.
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Codan beats expectations – and the market likes it
Andreas Lundberg
January 27, 2022
With global markets pulling back sharply over recent days, it was pleasing to see the positive trading update by Codan Limited (ASX:CDA). The company – which makes communications, metal detection and mining technology – has been a significant contributor to The Montgomery Fund’s performance for a long time. And the update led to a significant boost to the share price. continue…
by Andreas Lundberg Posted in Companies, Editor's Pick, Stocks We Like.
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US inflation and the pressure on asset valuations
David Buckland
January 24, 2022
Over calendar 2021, US inflation jumped from a very tame 1.4 per cent to a worrying 7.0 per cent, the highest level recorded in four decades. The last time US inflation was at this level, the yield on the US ten-year Government Bonds was 13.5 per cent. continue…
by David Buckland Posted in Economics, Editor's Pick, Market commentary.
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